Device Diagnostics Utility - Epson SR-600 Developer's Manual

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Device Diagnostics Utility

Operational check for the devices connected to the SR-600 is accomplished.
The device diagnostics utility can perform the following tests:
• TM printer printing test
• Customer display test
• Cash drawer operation test
• Serial port loop-back test
• LPT1 port loop-back test
• Printer connected to LPT1 printing test
• Ethernet loop-back test
Conditions for Running Device Diagnostics
Device diagnostics utility is performed under the following conditions shown in the table.
Table 3-9 Conditions
Setting
Connection to the TM printer
Setting of the TM printer DIP
switches
DM display connect port
Setting of DIP switches for the DM
display
Rev.A
Condition
The TM printer needs to be connected to SR-600. Connect the
printer to either COM port or LPT1, even if you will not test the TM printer.
Set the receiving buffer to maximum. Set selection switch (customer display
connection / non-connection) to non-connection (if it has a selection
switch). Set the communication settings following the instructions, if the TM
printer does not have an ID function. (ESC/POS GS I command).
Baud Rate : 9600 bps
Word Length : 8 bits
Parity : None
Refer to the TM printer manual for the setting procedure.
Connect the DM display to DM display port, when the DM display is tested.
When the TM printer is connected to COM1:
Set the communication settings following the instructions, when the TM
printer has the ID function (ESC/POS GS I command).
Baud Rate: Same setting as for the TM printer (9600 bps)
Word Length: Same setting as for the TM printer (8 bits)
Parity: Same setting as for the TM printer (None)
Set the communication settings following the instructions, if the TM printer
does not have the ID function. (ESC/POS GS I command).
Baud Rate : 9600 bps
Word Length : 8 bits
Parity : None
When the TM printer is connected to another port besides COM1:
Set the DM display communication settings following the instructions.
Baud Rate : 9600 bps
Word Length : 8 bits
Parity : None
Refer to the DM display manual for the setting procedures.
Developer's Guide SR-600
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